Citizen 2010, presents an in-depth look at America yesterday and today through the eyes of the business and political leaders of tomorrow. Watch as they formulate the civic attitudes that will become their core beliefs.
Every year, more than 1200 high school students and their teachers participate in the Center for Civic Education’s prestigious “We the People” national competition. Hosted by the Congress of the United States on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, state representative teams pit their knowledge and skill against each other to be crowned National “We The People” Champions. In this contest, teenagers gain understanding of the institutions of American constitutional democracy, and at the same time, discover the contemporary relevance of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
The competition format is a simulated Congressional hearing. Each state team, usually made up of 20-30 students, working in cooperative units, prepares and presents testimony, and answers questions posed by a distinguished panel of judges. Competitors demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of Constitutional principles and have opportunities to evaluate, take, and defend positions on relevant historical and contemporary issues.
Young contestants gain confidence and skill and grow into civic-minded citizens, while also examining how cultural, and economic differences impact the competition for some students, and how the competitors take their experience into their personal and professional lives. Through their experiences, viewers reconnect with America’s ideals and idealism.
Competitor Quotes:
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The competition format is a simulated Congressional hearing. Each state team, usually made up of 20-30 students, working in cooperative units, prepares and presents testimony, and answers questions posed by a distinguished panel of judges. Competitors demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of Constitutional principles and have opportunities to evaluate, take, and defend positions on relevant historical and contemporary issues.
Young contestants gain confidence and skill and grow into civic-minded citizens, while also examining how cultural, and economic differences impact the competition for some students, and how the competitors take their experience into their personal and professional lives. Through their experiences, viewers reconnect with America’s ideals and idealism.
Competitor Quotes:
- "Participating in the 'We The People' competition was the highlight of my high school career. The experience provided me an incredible opportunity to internalize invaluable amounts of information about my country, as well as to meet and befriend many wonderful people."
- "The 'We the People' experience has opened up a whole new world to me. Not only has it increased my knowledge of the Constitution, but it also gave me a chance to learn to speak better in public and how to work together in a team to achieve a common goal."
Non-Profit Funding and Corporate Sponsorship inquiries CONTACT:
James Moxom
Executive Producer, WTPfilms
(626) 353-4895
james@wtpfilms.com